BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT

The Stoke-on-Trent Youth Collective (SOTYC) is a PURPOSE-DRIVEN movement for change. We bring together youth organisations, practitioners and changemakers to co-design solutions and improve outcomes for young people aged 11-18 yrs across Stoke-on-Trent. The SOTYC is a non-political movement to increase positive outcomes for young people in the city.

As a business, we understand that you are passionate about using your CSR & Charity Focus to invest in the next generation. Therefore, we invite you to collaborate with us on innovative projects.

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#MAKEADIFFERENCE

When a business lifts its community, it lifts its own purpose.

CSR & SOCIAL VALUE

We’re bringing local young people and businesses together to build skills, confidence, and create real opportunities in Stoke-on-Trent, to elevate the lives of every young person.

Your business can make a direct, practical difference.

Four powerful ways your business can get involved

Whether you can spare a few hours, open your doors for work experience, or fund a project, there’s a way for every business to support the Stoke Youth Collective. Choose one option below or combine several to create a partnership that fits your capacity and impact goals.

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GIVE YOUR TIME

Become a special advisor to our youth employment working group, sharing your story, your career path, and your insight into what employers are really looking for.
Mentor a young person 1-2-1.
Volunteer a few hours to speak at youth events or schools.

WHAT WE'LL DO

We are able to give you access to over 106 youth organisations in Stoke-on-Trent & North Staffs.

Get Involved

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OFFER WORK EXPERIENCE

Host short-term placements & taster days.
Create one-off site visits so young people can see real workplaces in action.
We'll post your work experience opportunities on the UTH CITY phone app.

WHAT WE'LL DO

We’ll match you with engaged young people and support the process end to end.

Get Involved

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OFFER JOB

OPPORTUNITIES

Post your job opportunities / apprenticeships on the UTH CITY phone app, on a weekly basis.
Ring-fence entry-level roles, apprenticeships, or seasonal work for young people.
Join the SOTYC Network to gain access to your future workforce.

WHAT WE'LL DO

We will work with young people to develop their employability skills, & character to help them take their first step into long-term employment.

Get Involved

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CONTRIBUTE TO A PURPOSE-DRIVEN PROJECT

Advertise your business on the UTH CITY phone app with scrollbar, priority, & video placement options, or sponsor a specific page you're interested in (i.e. Mental Health)
Capital fund/sponsor one of our specific youth-led projects that you are passionate about.
Contribute to essential running costs.

WHAT WE'LL DO

We will promote your business through our website, social media channels, & local media.

Get Involved

Your support allows us to reach more young people and deepen the impact of our work.

EVERY BOOKING BUILDS FUTURES.

Turn your training budget into measurable social impact.

We are kindly supported by Mako Training & TBS, both training companies in Stoke-on-Trent.

Mako Training:

Deliver accredited online training in Health & Safety, Health & Social Care, Business Skills & HR Compliance, Hospitality and Mental Health & Wellbeing.

Training & Business Solutions

Specialists in apprenticeships and supporting businesses to grow and develop their workforce.

A percentage of training packages booked, using the code below goes to the sustainability plan for the UTH CITY Stoke youth phone app - our innovative ‘one-stop-shop’, co-designed with young people to elevate, energise, engage and educate young lives, including a unique suicide prevention button - whilst also acting as a useful directory for professionals & parents - creating a smarter way for organisations to invest in both people and community.

✔ Upskill your teams

✔ Support local young people

✔ Demonstrate measurable social value

✔ Deliver against CSR objectives

✔ Invest locally while growing internally

BOOKING CODE

Book through the Mako website / TBS using code: MAKO-UTHCITY at checkout or press "Book Now" below.

Every booking feeds directly into the Uth City app — powering real opportunities, real support, and real pathways for young people across Stoke-on-Trent.

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UTH CITY RATE CARD

Please see information below regarding sponsorship & advertising, to connect with & access approx 47,000 young people/young adults in Stoke-on-Trent & North Staffs, aged 11-24.